Hydrogeologist

Overview:

Geosyntec is growing in Australia. We now have over 110 practitioners across the country, with offices in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Gold Coast. In 2022, Red Earth Engineering joined the Geosyntec family of companies, bringing with them some of the very best expertise in the mine tailings and water dam sectors.

David Reid. Our expertise, combined with Geosyntec’s world-class reputation in hydrogeology, geochemistry, geotechnical engineering, seismicity and risk allows us to assist our client in meeting their engineering challenges and better understanding their risk.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Hydrogeologist who wants to develop their remediation skills, progress their career and to contribute to the success and expansion of our Brisbane, Perth and Melbourne teams. The is a full-time position.

Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service. Learn more by visiting www.geosyntec.com.au

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fieldwork including soil, soil vapour, surface water and groundwater sampling, drilling and contractor oversight, and remediation treatment system operation and maintenance;
• Well installation, aquifer testing, and groundwater monitoring;
• Chemical data and contaminant fate & transport evaluation;
• Groundwater and soil remedy evaluation, cost estimation, design calculations, and implementation;
• Data analysis, including preparing maps, tables, and figures; and
• Preparation of technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals.

Based on your current level of experience, you may be asked to take on task-level or project management responsibilities.

Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

Here are some other things you should know about this position:

• Training: This position requires health and safety, first aid and other on-the-job training. We also offer professional development opportunities including in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our employees to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
• Fieldwork: Up to 60%
• Overnight travel: Up to 30%

Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in geology or environmental, civil, or chemical engineering. (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications:

• Around 3 to 8 years of consulting experience.
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated success in teamwork.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting deadlines and budgets, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
• Prior research experience in contaminated media or remediation technology. (preferred)
• Experience with software such as ArcView, Microsoft Access, Modflow, and/or EVS (preferred)
• Licensed Asbestos Assessor (preferred)
• Valid VIC or NSW driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

• At Geosyntec, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse environment for all our employees, clients, partners, and the communities that we serve.
• We strive to promote a culture where every employee can bring their whole self to work, where mutual respect and understanding is the cornerstone of our values. We believe that an inclusive workplace enhances our performance and leads to positive outcomes.
• Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing firm.
• Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting geosyntec.com/careers
• Geosyntec offers excellent compensation packages commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive employee benefits package.